The Mustangs program is run 100% by volunteers. Without volunteers we wouldn’t exist, so it’s vital to have parent participation. Football families are required to volunteer a minimum of 20 hours per family; a $500 deposit check is required at registration and it will be held until the end of the season and only cashed if you do not complete your 20 hours. A $50 per “no show” penalty fee will be charged if you do not show up for your assignment. A participation buyout of $250 allows a family to be exempt from volunteering duties. The season isn't over after the last regular season game; the Mustangs also host play-offs. We need our Mustang families to stay united and support other teams that may make it to the play offs. For each family that has a child's who's team makes it to play-offs,
NON-ROTATING JOBS: The following jobs should be done by the same person all season. The following jobs should be done by the same person all season.
TEAM COMMUNICATION and VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR (Implemented in 2017)
One volunteer needed per team, same person for entire season. This volunteer is responsible for team communication via Team Snap and for parent volunteer coordination, assigning tasks each week and overseeing to make sure that all families show up for their volunteer assignments on game days. Responsible for tracking family volunteer participation ensuring that all families are completing their required hours."Team Mom" is not an available job!!
BOOK MANAGER (Registration Coordinator)
One volunteer needed per team, same person for the entire season. This volunteer is responsible for the gathering and organization of the required registration paperwork for the official “team book” to pass league certification before the beginning of the official season. Must be present at Registration Day in July and must attend some book checks at Peninsula Pop Warner Headquarters. Guidance for this job will come from our Mustang Registration Board Member.
SCHOLASTICS COORDINATOR
One volunteer needed per team, same person for the entire season. This volunteer will work closely with the Book Parent and is responsible for tracking player scholastic information and data entry into the Peninsula Pop Warner database. Guidance for this job will come from our Mustang Scholastics Board Member.
MPR (Minimum Player Requirement)
Two parents per game. One volunteer needed per game for both home and away games. This person assist the coaches on the field to track how many plays each player is receiving to ensure that each player is meeting the minimum play time requirement. Volunteers must be on the field 10 minutes prior to game start time. Game will not start until the MPR person has reported in. Counts as 2 hours worth of volunteer time per game.
ANNOUNCER
One volunteer needed at home games only, same person for entire season. This volunteer should have a strong understanding of the game of football as they are responsible for obtaining team rosters for both teams and announcing the play by play action during the game and any other game related events. This volunteer is responsible for game music, including the National Anthem. Volunteer should be in the announcer booth at least 10 minutes prior to game start time. Counts as 2 hours worth of volunteer time per game.
GAME CLOCK
One volunteer needed for home games only, same person for entire season. This volunteer should have a strong understanding of the game of football as they will be responsible for managing/running the game clock and working from the announcer booth with the game referees when needed. Volunteer should be in the announcer booth at least 10 minutes prior to game start time. *This parent needs to attend the Clock Training program. This training will be available before regular season begins. TBD. Counts as 2 hours worth of volunteer time per home game.
GAME FILM
One volunteer needed for every game, preferably the same person for entire season. This volunteer assists the coaches by videotaping every game (from the stands) and then gives a copy to the head coach so the coaches can review game film afterwards. Volunteer should have video equipment set up at least 10 minutes prior to game start time.
TEAM PHOTOGRAPHER
One volunteer needed per game for every game, both home and away, same person for entire season. This volunteer is granted access to stand on the sidelines for their assigned game to take game time photos. Photographer is not allowed in either end zone or coach's box. Responsibility includes sending the pictures for the week out to the team parents via Team Snap. Volunteer should be on the field at least 5 minutes prior to game start time. This parent is also responsible for working with the Mustangs Secretary for lanyards, which are used throughout the season, and submission of yearbook photos.
WATER BOTTLE
One volunteer needed per game for both home and away games. This person is in charge of filling team game water bottles for the players, having them ready to go and out on the field. This volunteer does not remain on the field. Volunteer should drop water bottles off on the field at least 10 minutes prior to game time. Water Bottles are in the shed and should be picked up 1 week before our first game and will email with this parent until the end of the season. Water should be cold. Counts as 1 hour worth of volunteer time per game.
TEAM PARTY PLANNER
Two volunteers needed to plan the team end of season party. Responsible for the coordination and communication with team regarding all party details. Also responsible for end of year coaches gifts. The team party should take place within 2 weeks of the last game for that specific team. Counts as 5 hours worth of volunteer time per game.
ROTATING JOBS: The following jobs should be rotated through the families.
SNACK SHACK
Four volunteers needed per game on home games only. These volunteers stand behind the tables and hand out food, drinks and collect money. BBQ volunteers assist in distribution of BBQ items. Volunteers must report to the snack shack at least 10 minutes prior to game start time. Counts as 2 hours worth of volunteer time per shift.
CHAIN GANG
Three volunteers needed per game at home games only. These volunteers assist on the field in moving the yard marker chains after each play. Volunteers must be on the field 10 minutes prior to game start time. Counts as 2 hours worth of volunteer time per home game.
HALF-TIME SNACK
One volunteer needed per game for every game, both home and away. This volunteer brings the halftime fruit for the team. (Fruit only, NOT FRUIT SNACKS or fruit drinks-- thank you!) Pre-washed grapes, orange slices, or watermelon slices only. The halftime snack should be delivered to one of the coaches at least 10 minutes before the start of the game so the team will have the fruit with them and ready for the half-time break. This parent should provide a garbage bag for the trash and collect their coolers, garbage and any other supplies as halftime ends. Counts as 1 hour worth of volunteer time per game.
Other volunteer opportunities that may be assigned by the volunteer coordinator on an as needed basis: